Tag: inmates

Over 5 000 parolees reoffend as inmates lodge complaints over delays, alleged unfairness

Convicted criminals have initiated legal actions against various parole boards. South Africa’s…

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Zimbabwe frees nearly 4 000 inmates under presidential amnesty

Nearly 4 000 Zimbabwean prisoners released under amnesty programme announced alongside controversial…

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284 inmates escaped in under a year

For every inmate rearrested, more than two others remain at large. The…

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Horror crash on major Limpopo route kills inmates and police officer

Details about the exact circumstances that led to the crash have not…

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Inmates busted using smuggled cellphones to run scams from prison

The Department of Correctional Services revealed that the fraudulent activities were conducted…

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Over 80% of sentenced inmates enrolled in corrective programmes

The Department of Correctional Services is delivering occupational and educational skills development…

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No gowns allowed during ceremony: Graduation collapses after inmates told to wear prison clothes

Although inmates had to wear prison uniforms during the graduation ceremony, they…

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ConCourt rules inmates may use personal computers for studies

The Constitutional Court has ruled that inmates have the right to use…

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How many inmates were granted parole

Prisons minister emphasises the need for a comprehensive review of SA's parole…

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